Vasco could be missing a key player for the Copa do Brasil derby

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·25 de agosto de 2025

Vasco could be missing a key player for the Copa do Brasil derby

The defeat to Corinthians brought a consequence that can be even more damaging to Vasco. The midfielder Tchê Tchê, one of the team's pillars, left the match with a muscle injury. The situation worries the technical committee, and the player is seen as a likely absence for the decisive classic against Botafogo on Wednesday (27).

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Player and coach of Vasco show great concern

The player himself revealed his fear when leaving São Januário. In a conversation with journalist Diego Monteiro, from the channel Atenção Vascaínos, Tchê Tchê admitted to being worried. Coach Fernando Diniz, on the other hand, confirmed the severity of the situation in the press conference.

The coach of Vasco stated:

“It's a concern. He apparently left with a muscle injury and it's a big concern for the game against Botafogo and not just that one, but for the shorter sequence as well. He's a player we're worried about.”

Tchê Tchê leaves the field in a lot of pain – Photo: Luiza Sá/ge

Player will undergo exams to determine the severity

Tchê Tchê left the stadium limping. The next step now is to undergo imaging exams. Only after the results will it be possible to have a precise diagnosis and a recovery period. However, the pessimism for the game on Wednesday is great.

The likely absence of Tchê Tchê is a hard blow to Diniz's planning for the most important game of the semester. The midfielder is a fundamental piece in the team's tactical structure. His absence in the first leg of the Brazilian Cup quarterfinals against Botafogo forces the coach to find a new solution for the midfield in a moment of enormous pressure.